Whether you’re just getting into investing or you’ve been exploring the practice for a while now, you’ve more than likely come across the word “bonds” before. They’re a very popular investment, alongside stocks, mutual funds and commodities. However, just because they’re common doesn’t mean people know what they are. You may also hear bonds referred […]
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It doesn’t take a seasoned trader to know the first rule of investing is to buy low and sell high. Therefore, it might seem like penny stocks would make a lot of sense, especially for those of us without a lot to spend. After all, you could easily buy thousands of shares without risking much […]
Like most people, you probably have a savings account where you keep a large amount of your money. However, you probably also keep it there for long periods of time, meaning it might make sense to put that money toward a CD (Certificate of Deposit) instead. CDs are a type of time deposit. This means […]
If you’re looking to get started with investing, there are probably some common terms you may be wondering about. One very popular option is known as a mutual fund. These funds take money from hundreds or even thousands of people and invest it into everything from stocks to bonds to securities and more, representing a […]
Unless you’ve been truly lucky, chances are you have debt just like the rest of us. Although it might not be the crushing kind that affects your every financial decision, that doesn’t mean you don’t want to take care of it as soon as possible. There are a number of advantages that come with having […]
When it comes to financial goals, just about everyone has “get out of debt” high up on the list. Debt often represents sound purchases people have made and are still financing. However, whether this is true or the debt represents something far more troublesome, neither makes it any more fun to put up with. So […]
Like most people, you’d probably love to have more money on hand. Whether it’s because you have a family to think about or just like knowing your bank account could support you during lean times, saving money is an essential way to make sure you always have enough money. One easy way a lot of […]
While being single can sometimes prove difficult, there are also a number of advantages to be considered too. One is that you have a real chance to make a productive budget and stick to it. A lot of people assume that being single means you don’t need a budget because the money is all yours. […]
Budgeting is rarely an easy thing to do, but that doesn’t make it any less necessary. Without a solid budget guiding you, it’s too easy to spend money irresponsibly and potentially make costly mistakes. However, if you have a large family, budgeting can often feel downright impossible. So consider the following tips for help doing […]
With so many ways to put money aside for your retirement, it’s important to think them all through. Fortunately, one method is as common as it is easy. Here’s what you need to know about a 401k. There can be a couple of distinguishing characteristics about a 401k, but the main one is that it’s […]
